Brussels, 9 April –
Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfar Mr Oliver Várhelyi welcomed a delegation from European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) to discuss concrete avenues for cooperation on the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan.
The EACH delegation brought together key voices from across the cardiovascular community:
🔹 Arlene Wilkie – representing patient associations
🔹 Andrea Rappagliosi – representing the industry via MedTech Europe
🔹 Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher – clinical representative from the EACH Secretariat
At the heart of the discussion was a shared commitment to ensuring that the upcoming EU plan is shaped through collaboration between patients, clinicians, and industry. The meeting underlined the importance of partnership, alignment, and joint action in tackling the growing burden of cardiovascular disease and building a healthier future for all Europeans.
